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F-35 Lightning II vs KAAN

F-35 Lightning II vs KAAN at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 1,912 km/h, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 34,750 kg.

TAI KAAN combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 KAAN
Specifications
F-35 Lightning II KAAN
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin TAI
First flight 15 December 2006 21 February 2024
Year introduced 2013 --
Number produced 965 units N/A
Average unit price $103 million --
Wing area 43.0 m² 71.6 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 13.4 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 15.6 m 20.3 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 34,750 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 131 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or KAAN?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the KAAN's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or KAAN?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the KAAN's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or KAAN?
The KAAN has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or KAAN?
The KAAN has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 34,750 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or KAAN?
The KAAN is longer at 20.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.